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How to locate and locate lost AirPods that are offline

AirPods are an eternal part of life. They allow you to take important calls and meetings in heavy traffic or between events. However, when you need it the most, you realize you’ve lost them. Also, your lost AirPods are offline. What to do in this stressful situation? It can be quite frustrating and we all know it.

Losing your AirPods can be a problem, especially if they’re unplugged and out of battery. You may have encountered problems such as no charging and no light; they are easy to fix if you have them on hand. However, for users who are currently suffering, here is our guide to help them. Let’s start.

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How to find lost AirPods that are offline?

Losing your AirPods can cause a lot of anxiety and unnecessary stress. Add to that offline and you’re depressed!

To help you find your AirPods, take a deep breath and remember your last moves that day. If you have lost them in your immediate vicinity, there is a good chance that you will stumble upon them.

Now, if the AirPods you can’t find are 2nd generation, then the batteries will last about 24 hours before they run out completely. If your AirPods were 3rd generation, then they will last 30 hours. These numbers are for reference only, AirPods don’t last more than 20 hours if you use them above 60% volume.

Apple Find My Device is probably the best way to find lost AirPods before they turn off. Because, as we said, the battery will last either 24 hours or 30 hours. So be sure to use it before the battery runs out.

Follow these simple steps to find lost AirPods that are offline:

  1. Open Find My Device. You’ll find it in the Applications menu under Utilities.
  2. Under the Devices tab, you will find your AirPods. Click on them.
  3. You should now be able to see the location and battery percentage just below the name.

Now, if your AirPods are away for an extended period of time, an “Offline”message will appear. In this case, it will be very difficult for you to detect them. Well, if this is the case with you, here is one worth trying.

Remember your steps

First of all, use the Find My Device app to find out where you last used your AirPods. Now, if you know the place like it’s in a friend’s house or in your office, go there and look. You can take the time and think about where you last used it, whether you were in the office or at your friend’s house. You will find it.

However, if the last location shows it on the subway, bus, or any other public transport, it’s best to forget about them. If it doesn’t, but the AirPods aren’t in your known location either, use the next method.

Mark as lost

If you find out you’ve lost your AirPods, you can mark them as lost so that the person who finds them can get your contact information and return your AirPods. Do it:

  1. Open Utilities and click on Find My Device.
  2. On the Devices tab, select your AirPods.
  3. Now click “Mark as Lost”.
  4. When prompted, click Activate.

Now, when someone receives your empty AirPods and charges them, they will use your contact information and return them to you. If the bad guy gets your AirPods, chances are you won’t get them back.

Get a replacement

You can easily get a replacement from Apple under certain circumstances. You may receive a replacement if:

  • You’ve lost one or both AirPods but still have a charging case.
  • You lost your charging case, but you still have both AirPods.

This will work even if you’ve lost one AirPod and have a charging case. But it won’t work if you only have one AirPod and nothing else.

Please be aware that there is a small fee for replacement, known as a retransmission fee. This process is used to match the serial number and what you say is correct and the AirPods are registered in your name.

How to prevent losing my AirPods

Now that you’ve received a replacement from Apple or bought a new pair, be sure to read these few tips to prevent losing your AirPods again:

  1. Charge your AirPods after every use. Don’t let them drop by 20%.
  2. Whenever you have used your AirPods, be sure to store them in a case.
  3. Buy a GPS tag. The GPS tag doesn’t require batteries and can help you find your lost AirPods even if they don’t have batteries. Just stick them with tape to secure.
  4. You can also use a hook or key chain to attach to your belt or bag while traveling.
  5. Set split alarm. You can open Find My Device and select Notify me when you’re left. This is a great feature that will let you know if you leave your AirPods anywhere.

How far can you track your AirPods?

Unfortunately, you can only track your AirPods up to 39 feet or 10 meters away. After that, anyone with an iPhone can easily connect them and make them their own. After that, you won’t be able to get them.

Can anyone reset stolen AirPods?

Yes. Unlike iPhones and iPods, which offer a feature to lock their devices, AirPods don’t have anything to protect them once they’ve been stolen. The system button on the front of the case can be pressed for 20 seconds to forget about everything. If your AirPods are stolen, you’ll be lucky to find them.

bottom line

Well, that’s all we have on how to find lost AirPods if they’re offline. Now you know how important it is to protect your AirPods before something happens.

Remember that prevention is better than cure, so keep in mind the prevention methods we mentioned above in this guide. If you find your AirPods, save them and let us know in the comments where you found them.

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